Especially these girls:www.gallerygirls.org/Gallery_G…They put together events all over L.A. for artist. They usually have live music,costumes and create an entire themed atmosphere. This week Friday it's Tiki Warrior 10pm to 2am in Venice California on Washington street. I think it's a fantastic idea and if your city doesn't have one it is really easy to set up. I know because I started one myself at my work. I call the model she comes to pose and all the artist drawing just pool there money together. We only have a stereo and a light on a stand but you could make it more if you wanted.Quick gesture poses also really help you loosen up. Which is something a tight-ass perfectionist like me really needs. I have real difficulty just sketching something quick or even typing a quick journal without wanting to go over and over it. You would never guess by my journal entries that I'm a D.A. addict and am on here everyday...but I am...I'm addicted.